College Station to Hot Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

328.8 miles 529.2 km · straight line
394.6 miles estimated 635 km · driving distance
7h 56min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
35° NE bearing direction

How far is College Station from Hot Springs?

The distance from College Station to Hot Springs is 328.8 miles (529.2 km) as the crow flies. Hot Springs is located NE of College Station. By car, the driving distance is approximately 394.6 miles, taking about 7h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — College Station in Texas and Hot Springs in Arkansas.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for College Station and Hot Springs. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from College Station to Hot Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 56min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 31min $32–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 32min $47–$138* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between College Station & Hot Springs

Quick Facts

College Station
30.63°N, 96.33°W
America/Chicago
103m elevation
Hot Springs
34.50°N, 93.06°W
America/Chicago
180m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 110 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 75.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients